Defendant
Stare Decisis
Original Jurisdiction
Neil Gorsuch
Judicial Activism (liberal)
Grand Jury
Appellate Jurisdiction
Criminal Dispute
Elena Kagan
Ruth Ginsburg
Federalism
Anthony Kennedy
Stephen Breyer
Conference
John Roberts
Sonia Sotomayor
Clarence Thomas
Prosecution
Thurgood Marshall
Bench Trial
Amicus Curiae
Judicial Restraint (conservative)
Civil Dispute
Donald Verilli (Solicitor General)
Jury
Plaintiff
Trial
Samuel Alito
Sandra Day O'Conner
Judge
12 people,, unanimous verdict
"friend of the court"; submits brief because they want their opinion heard
Court should play active role in determining policies; should set precedents
Government charging accused person in criminal case
Person accused of breaking the law, or person accused of causing complaint
To rely on precedent to form opinion on new cases
Court should avoid political and social questions; should not seek to set precedents
A person is accused of breaking the law
Citizens hear the facts of the case and vote on the ruling
Federal courts -federal law; state courts- state law
"wronged" party in civil case/ person bringing the complaint
Felony; decide if enough evidence for trial (indictment)
no jury, judge decides
Apply laws to case and make final decision and/or sentencing
Between two people or groups ex: divorce
Justices meet in secret session to discuss and vote
Higher court reviews decisions to see if justice was served by lower court decision; no trial
Authority to hear a case for the first time; Trial
